RAW VIDEO: Overturned tractor trailer on Route 17K

Tuesday

May 14, 2013 at 11:22 AMMay 14, 2013 at 11:29 AM

Coldenham Fire Department and Town of Newburgh police were called to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover Tuesday morning, May 14, at the intersection of Interstate 84 westbound and Route 17K in Newburgh. According to Town of Newburgh police Officer Vincent Spaminato, a tractor trailer driven by Juan Buruca of Elizabeth, N.J., was hauling lumber when his vehicle was coming from the interstate off ramp onto Route 17K west too fast and the load shifted, causing the truck to roll over pinning him. Coldenham Fire Department responded, extricating him, then was transported to St. Luke's with minor injuries. State Police were called to assist with the investigation and inspect the vehicle. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.

Coldenham Fire Department and Town of Newburgh police were called to the scene of a tractor trailer rollover Tuesday morning, May 14, at the intersection of Interstate 84 westbound and Route 17K in Newburgh. According to Town of Newburgh police Officer Vincent Spaminato, a tractor trailer driven by Juan Buruca of Elizabeth, N.J., was hauling lumber when his vehicle was coming from the interstate off ramp onto Route 17K west too fast and the load shifted, causing the truck to roll over pinning him. Coldenham Fire Department responded, extricating him, then was transported to St. Luke's with minor injuries. State Police were called to assist with the investigation and inspect the vehicle. Charges are pending the outcome of the investigation.